EDINA, Minn., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- ARKRAY, Inc., the world's 5th largest manufacturer of diabetes self-monitoring systems, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its new GLUCOCARD Vital blood glucose monitoring system.

"We're very excited about the latest addition to our GLUCOCARD brand," said Jonathan Chapman, President of ARKRAY, USA. "The Vital meets all of ARKRAY's rigorous design and performance standards. And we can offer it at a price point that will make it an ideal solution for our customers to use in competitive bidding."

The Vital, along with all GLUCOCARD brands, are backed by ARKRAY's unique YouChoose((TM)) wellness program, a comprehensive education and support system that includes printed tools, videos, recipes and an integrated website designed to help patients manage their diabetes.